Richard Davis
"It is high time we paid attention to Gitas other than the Bhagavad Gita. Steven Rosen begins the process with this attractive English translation of the Uddhava Gita from the Bhagavata Purana, a profound work where Krishna sings his theology to the devotee Uddhava just before leaving the earth. In many ways Krishna's teachings here build upon and go beyond those of the Bhagavad Gita, for his auditor Uddhava is more advanced in his understanding and spiritual capacity than was Arjuna. Rosen here provides an accessible rendering of the Sanskrit original along with his own commentary, drawing upon the teachings of the Gaudiya Vaishnava tradition. Students of Indian religious literature, devotees of Krishna, and Hindus of every persuasion will find valuable insight in this important work."
Richard Davis, Professor of Religion and Asian Studies, Bard College
His Holiness Radhanath Swami
"For centuries the western world has been enlightened by the Bhagavad Gita, but few know its fascinating counterpart, the Uddhava Gita. In this ancient text, Krishna, the speaker of the Gita takes us even deeper into the mysteries of knowledge and devotion through stories, analogies and philosophy. Now, thanks to Vaishnava scholar and practitioner Steven Rosen, the essential teachings of this profound work will become manifest in the modern world. We are indebted to Mr. Rosen for making this sublime scripture both available and accessible."
His Holiness Radhanath Swami, author of The Journey Home, Autobiography of an American Swami and spiritual leader
"It is high time we paid attention to Gitas other than the Bhagavad Gita. Steven Rosen begins the process with this attractive English translation of the Uddhava Gita from the Bhagavata Purana, a profound work where Krishna sings his theology to the devotee Uddhava just before leaving the earth. In many ways Krishna's teachings here build upon and go beyond those of the Bhagavad Gita, for his auditor Uddhava is more advanced in his understanding and spiritual capacity than was Arjuna. Rosen here provides an accessible rendering of the Sanskrit original along with his own commentary, drawing upon the teachings of the Gaudiya Vaishnava tradition. Students of Indian religious literature, devotees of Krishna, and Hindus of every persuasion will find valuable insight in this important work."
Richard Davis, Professor of Religion and Asian Studies, Bard College
His Holiness Radhanath Swami
"For centuries the western world has been enlightened by the Bhagavad Gita, but few know its fascinating counterpart, the Uddhava Gita. In this ancient text, Krishna, the speaker of the Gita takes us even deeper into the mysteries of knowledge and devotion through stories, analogies and philosophy. Now, thanks to Vaishnava scholar and practitioner Steven Rosen, the essential teachings of this profound work will become manifest in the modern world. We are indebted to Mr. Rosen for making this sublime scripture both available and accessible."
His Holiness Radhanath Swami, author of The Journey Home, Autobiography of an American Swami and spiritual leader